Treatment of large-sized auricular nevus through split-thickness skin grafting over perichondrium
- VernacularTitle:断层皮片移植治疗耳廓大面积黑色素痣
- Author:
Qinghua YANG
;
Liansheng ZHANG
;
Hongxing ZHUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Auricle;
Nevus, pigmented;
Perichondrium;
Skin tran splantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of treatment for la rg e-sized auricular nevus through split-thickness grafting over perichondrium. Methods In the six cases with large-sized and giant cong enital melanocytic nevi of the auricle, the auricular lesions were radically exc ised in stages, and each time followed by split-thickness skin grafting. The ou tcome was evaluated. Results The grafts completely surviv ed. During the time of follow-up ranging from one to two years, the grafts expe rienced no contraction, and auricular deformity did not occur. Conclu sion Treatment of large-sized auricular nevus through staged split -thickness skin grafting over perichondrium is simple and reliable.
